[stok191]

Worries about multiple myeloma

by stok191 on Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:35 pm

First of all I want to thank anyone who takes time to offer suggestions and give advice on my current situation.

I am a 33 year old male. For the past year I have had several health related issues. Most recently I have had pain in my pelvis -feels like bone maybe muscles to. This has been going on for 6 months. The pain is not horrible but is persistent. I have also had pain in two spots off and on in my ribcage that have been acting up for months and months. Along with the pain I have felt generally fatigued. I have had x rays and blood work up (cbc) done recently that did not show anything abnormal except slightly elevated bilirubin 2.0 (normal 0-1.2). I had a CT scan done on pelvis and abdomen for some GI issues that also came back as unremarkable. I am scheduled to see a rheumatologist in 3 weeks to see if he can help me out.

I have a research/analyst background and tend to diagnose myself through the internet. I understand multiple myeloma can present in subtle ways and others times very aggressive. Can you give me your thoughts to see if you think this is something I should pursue or mention to my doctors?

Again I appreciate your time and advice. I sm trying not to have undo worry but sometimes your mind takes off on it own.

My heart goes out to the ones on here that are battling this disease. You all are in my prayers.

Blook work as of 6/13

WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT 4.5
RED BLOOD CELL COUNT 5.36
HEMOGLOBIN 15.7
HEMATOCRIT 47.9
MCV 89.3
MCH 29.3
MCHC 32.8
RDW 13.9
PLATELET COUNT 187
ABSOLUTE NEUTROPHILS 2984
ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTES 1152
ABSOLUTE MONOCYTES 284
ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHILS 59
ABSOLUTE BASOPHILS 23
NEUTROPHILS 66.3
LYMPHOCYTES 25.6
MONOCYTES 6.3
EOSINOPHILS 1.3
BASOPHILS 0.5
GLUCOSE 81
UREA NITROGEN (BUN) 15
CREATININE 1.07
SODIUM 141
POTASSIUM 4.3
CHLORIDE 102
CARBON DIOXIDE 30
CALCIUM 10.1
PROTEIN, TOTAL 6.9
ALBUMIN 4.9
GLOBULIN 2.0
ALBUMIN/GLOBULIN RATIO 2.5
BILIRUBIN, TOTAL 2.0
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 52
AST 20
ALT 21

[Ron Harvot]

Re: Worries about multiple myeloma

by Ron Harvot on Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:49 pm

Nothing from your CBC jumps out at me as a sign that you might have multiple myeloma. Did you have a urinealysis? Before I was diagnosed they found excess protein in my urine as part of normal annual check up. If that comes back nomal then it probably unlikely you have multiple myeloma. They can do more detailed blood tests to check for it but since everything else is not pointing to multiple myeloma I would not go though that expnese unless the urine test shows excess protein.

Ron

[stok191]

Re: Worries about multiple myeloma

by stok191 on Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:39 pm

Thanks Ron for replying,

I have not had a urinalysis done at this point. I am still having pain in my pelvic bones and lower back. I have also developed a new symptom of very sore hands and feet. Mostly sore hands... I am scheduled to see a rheumatologist on the 18th of July to see if he can fine out whats going on. I may request a urinalysis to be done at this appointment. I appreciate your insight. I have been feeling "off" for some time and most doctors look at me like I'm crazy.